Aviation & Premium Travel: Turkish Airlines says it’s moving from open business-class layouts toward a suite-based, privacy-first “Crystal Suite” concept, with installations planned to start in early 2027 and replacing current lie-flat seats on aircraft like the A350 and 777-300ER. Regional Integration & Digital ID: IOM and ECOWAS urged media to boost public awareness of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), a secure digital travel credential meant to replace paper certificates and support safer free movement across West Africa. Human Rights & Tech Surveillance: A UN report warns that people cooperating with the UN face intimidation and reprisals, including digital surveillance targeting civil society, journalists, lawyers, and trade unionists. Green Minerals Supply Chains: Officials at a China Mining forum said deeper cooperation on green minerals—plus standards alignment and sustainability self-regulation—could strengthen global supply chains and benefit resource-rich countries like Guinea-Bissau. Offshore Monitoring Tech: France-based Viridien won a five-year UK North Sea contract for integrated environmental monitoring and marine situational awareness, shifting from guard-vessel coverage to automated tracking and satellite-based services. Health & Misinformation: RFK Jr used a US measles outbreak conference to tell anti-vaxxers they have “a friend at the White House,” amid rising concern over vaccine doubts. West Africa Security & Drugs: Reporting highlights how cocaine trafficking through West Africa is surging again, with major seizures in Liberia and Nigeria pointing to evolving routes and production. Cloud & Entertainment: Apple expanded iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple Arcade and Apple TV access (with some major regions excluded), including Guinea-Bissau. Agriculture Data: A global mapping of arable land (using World Bank data) shows where crop-friendly land is concentrated, with implications for food planning.